Heavy Construction — Ness, Kansas
WD KS20260037-15225-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Ness, Kansas (construction type: heavy) is $17.67/hr base + $1.62/hr fringe = $19.29/hr total package (WD KS20260037-15225-hvy, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $17.67 | $1.62 | $19.29 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.05 | $20.25 | $64.30 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $29.99 | $13.91 | $43.90 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.06 | $0.00 | $13.06 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.13 | $1.30 | $15.43 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.84 | $3.97 | $22.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $28.00 | $0.00 | $28.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $18.03 | $0.78 | $18.81 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.70 | $3.58 | $19.28 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Ness, KS — Heavy construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Ness, Kansas.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.